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    will this run Wow?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Zecter, Nov 30, 2006.

  1. Zecter

    Zecter Notebook Enthusiast

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    I found this pretty cheap laptop here in manila and I'm thinking this maybe a good xmas gift for my gf who's very obsessed in WoW. I thought radeon 9700 is pretty old but will it still run WoW? thank you very MUCH! :eek:

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    Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology
    Intel® Pentium® M 740 (1.73GHz) Sonom CPU - Dothan MoBo
    Intel® 855PM and ICH4M chipset
    Intel® Pro/Wireless 2200BG Wi-Fi
    15.4in. Wide XGA LCD display (1280x800)
    ATI Mobility™ RADEON® 9700 with 256Mb VRAM
    512Mb DDR1 SODIMM memory
    Combo drive (DVD-ROM / CD-RW)
    80Gb mobile harddisk
    4-in-1 card reader (MMC/ SD/ MS/ MS Pro)
    3 USB 2.0 ports, Firewire, TV-out, Mic-in
    PCMCIA Type II card slot, VGA port
    56Kb modem V.92 and 10/100MBps LAN
    6-cell lithium-ion battery (2.5 hours)
    Dimensions (WxDxH): 358 x 275 x 33.1mm.
    Weight: 3kgs. (thin and light weight design)
    Instant ON Software, Security lock device
    Includes carrying bag
     
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    Angelic Kickin' back :3

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    Yes it will run WoW
     
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    Yes, WoW should run just fine. You might want to upgrade the RAM to at least 1GB though.
     
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    Zecter Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks! what settings do you guys think will run it smoothly? Thanks!
     
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    It should run at fairly high settings without any problems - WoW is not a very demanding game, although I would recommend you upgrade the ram to at least 768mb or 1gig.
     
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    That should run WoW pretty well. Is it really cheap though? That's a fairly dated system.

    I also recommend you bring it up to at least 1 GB of RAM.

    Good luck.
     
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    Zecter Notebook Enthusiast

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    it's priced at 39000pesos (about 800$). it's not that cheap but it's actually rare to see a dedicated graphics card in that price usually integrated GMA's (and sometimes more pricey). Thank you very much!! :eek:
     
    Zecter, Dec 1, 2006
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